An American trained podiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. They diagnose and treat conditions involving bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and nails.

Common conditions include heel pain and plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot or high arches, tendon injuries, arthritis, diabetic foot problems, sports injuries, and nail or skin infections.

You should seek care if pain lasts more than a few days, interferes with daily activities, keeps recurring, or follows an injury. Early treatment often prevents chronic problems.

Yes. Pediatric podiatrists address issues such as flatfeet, heel pain (Sever’s disease), gait concerns, ingrown toenails, and sports-related injuries.

Your podiatrist will review your medical history, examine your feet and gait, and may order imaging such as X‑rays or ultrasound. A personalized treatment plan will then be discussed.

Yes. Abnormal foot mechanics can affect alignment up the kinetic chain, contributing to knee, hip, or lower back pain. Treating the feet can sometimes relieve these symptoms.

Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts designed to support and align the feet based on your specific structure and condition. They may help with pain, instability, overuse injuries, and certain deformities.

Wear properly fitting shoes, maintain good foot hygiene, stretch and strengthen your feet and calves, manage medical conditions such as diabetes, and address pain early.

Absolutely. Podiatrists play a key role in diabetic foot care, including routine exams, nail and callus care, ulcer prevention, and treatment of infections to reduce the risk of complications.

Foot pain is common but not inevitable. Many age‑related foot problems can be treated or managed effectively, allowing people to stay active and comfortable.

MBT® is a Swiss company that designs physiologic footwear with a curved sole and multi-layer cushioning system intended to influence the way the body moves as a whole. In podiatric care, the foot is understood as the foundation of the entire musculoskeletal system, directly affecting posture, balance, and movement from the ground up. When MBT footwear is provided through a podiatric practice, it follows a comprehensive medical assessment rather than a retail shoe fitting. The podiatrist evaluates foot structure, gait mechanics, limb alignment, posture, and existing conditions to determine whether MBT footwear is appropriate and how it can support the patient’s overall biomechanics. This whole-body, medically guided approach allows MBT footwear to be integrated into a personalized treatment plan, supporting not only foot health but also knee, hip, and back function.